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sendme.todisney · 02-29-2008

We applied for tyhe Visa this week- not sure if we'll get it, but we have decent credit, so maybe! ;)

Thanks for all the tips. If we stay on-property, it would be at Port Orleans Riverside, because there's 5 of us. I know there used to be 2-room suites at ASM, but no matter what date I plan, I can't get the site to offer me anything at ASM based on a party of 5.

My FIL is great, I wouldn't mind staying there, but before he mentioned it, we had already figured lodging in the budget. It would be closer, we could eat in our room for lunches- or just take an hour or two away from the part easily if one of the kids gets crabby, we wouldn't have to pay for parking, and we'd have the added bonus of not having to stay together the entire time. If me and the girls wanted to go to Epcot, and Nick and Chris wanted to hit MGM (I know- they changed the name, but it'll forever be MGM to me), we could seperate. Or if my youngest is getting too much stimulation (she has adhd, and can get out of sorts if too much is happening), I can take her back to the room to nap or relax.

Someone on a yahoo group suggested splitting our stay- getting the hotel for the first 3 days, then spending 3 days with FIL at his place. That wouldn't be bad, and it's something I'll consider. The savings would mean we could splurge more at the parks, so I'm keeping it in mind.

And of course, any discounts would be great. :) I'll be keeping that in mind as I get ready. :)

Thanks so much for the tips!

02-29-2008	#11 (permalink)
sendme.todisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 109	Re: Finally planning our trip! Now, to save money... We applied for tyhe Visa this week- not sure if we'll get it, but we have decent credit, so maybe! ;) Thanks for all the tips. If we stay on-property, it would be at Port Orleans Riverside, because there's 5 of us. I know there used to be 2-room suites at ASM, but no matter what date I plan, I can't get the site to offer me anything at ASM based on a party of 5. My FIL is great, I wouldn't mind staying there, but before he mentioned it, we had already figured lodging in the budget. It would be closer, we could eat in our room for lunches- or just take an hour or two away from the part easily if one of the kids gets crabby, we wouldn't have to pay for parking, and we'd have the added bonus of not having to stay together the entire time. If me and the girls wanted to go to Epcot, and Nick and Chris wanted to hit MGM (I know- they changed the name, but it'll forever be MGM to me), we could seperate. Or if my youngest is getting too much stimulation (she has adhd, and can get out of sorts if too much is happening), I can take her back to the room to nap or relax. Someone on a yahoo group suggested splitting our stay- getting the hotel for the first 3 days, then spending 3 days with FIL at his place. That wouldn't be bad, and it's something I'll consider. The savings would mean we could splurge more at the parks, so I'm keeping it in mind. And of course, any discounts would be great. :) I'll be keeping that in mind as I get ready. :) Thanks so much for the tips! __________________ Looking to take our 3 kids to WDW in April of 2009, we hope! ASM- June, 1995- danced for Magic Music Days!